The Lost Princess

He was sent to kill her, not fall in love with her. Penrose is prepared to sacrifice her heart to save her kingdom from a cruel curse. But when her betrothed tricks her on their wedding day, she's cursed to sleep but for the touch of true love. 100 years later, hired mercenary Malik and heir to a crime dynasty wakes his target before he can slit her throat. He's never shown mercy before. So why has this frail girl who talks too much of justice and books cracked his facade?